Navigating Career and Calling: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Drive
Gentlemen, let’s get real for a moment. You’ve got a fire in your gut—an Entrepreneurial Drive that wakes you up in the morning, pushing you to build, create, and conquer. It’s that authentic masculine urge to leave a mark on this world. But here’s the question: Is that drive just for your career, or is it part of something bigger—your calling? Too many men live with a split personality, clocking in for “secular” work and reserving “sacred” moments for Sunday mornings. That’s a lie we’ve bought into, and it’s time to tear it down. The truth? There’s no divide between the secular and the sacred when working as unto the Lord. Your career is your calling when you align it with God’s purpose. To prove it, let’s look at two men—Bezalel and Oholiab—master craftsmen who are anointed by God Himself to do their work with excellence.
Bezalel and Oholiab: Anointed for the Grind
In Exodus 31, we meet Bezalel, son of Uri, from the tribe of Judah, and Oholiab, son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan. These weren’t priests or prophets in the traditional sense. They were craftsmen—guys with calloused hands, sharp eyes, and a knack for turning raw materials into something extraordinary. God didn’t just give them a job; He filled them with His Spirit to do it. Scripture says, “I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts” (Exodus 31:3-5, NIV). Oholiab got the same anointing, partnering with Bezalel to build the Tabernacle—a sacred space where God’s presence would dwell.
Think about that. These men weren’t preaching sermons or leading worship. They were hammering metal, carving wood, and weaving fabric. Their Entrepreneurial Drive was unleashed in a workshop, not a sanctuary. Yet their work was holy because God commissioned it. The Tabernacle wasn’t just a tent—it was the physical intersection of heaven and earth. Every chisel mark, every thread, every polished stone was an act of worship. Bezalel and Oholiab didn’t clock out of their calling to punch into their career. Their work was their worship, and it was all unto the Lord.
Every chisel mark, every thread, every polished stone was an act of worship
No Secular-Sacred Divide
Here’s where the rubber meets the road, brothers. The world wants you to believe your 9-to-5 is separate from your faith—that your career is about paying bills and your calling is about “spiritual” stuff. That’s a false dichotomy. Colossians 3:23-24 smashes it to pieces: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Did you catch that? Whatever you do. That means the boardroom, the construction site, the classroom, the garage—it’s all sacred ground when you’re doing it for Him.
Bezalel and Oholiab didn’t have one foot in the “secular” world and one in the “sacred.” Their skills weren’t just talents; they were Spirit-empowered gifts for a divine purpose. Your Entrepreneurial Drive is no different. That itch to innovate, to solve problems, to build something lasting—it’s not a distraction from your faith; it’s a reflection of it. God wired you that way. He’s the ultimate Creator, and you’re made in His image. When you lean into your work with excellence, you’re not just chasing a paycheck—you’re partnering with the Almighty to bring order out of chaos, just like He did in Genesis 1.
heir skills weren’t just talents; they were Spirit-empowered gifts for a divine purpose.
Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Drive
So how do you navigate this? How do you take that raw, masculine energy—the Entrepreneurial Drive that defines a FivestarMan—and fuse it with your calling? Start by owning this truth: Your work matters to God. Bezalel didn’t shrug off his craft as “just a job.” He saw it as a mission. Oholiab didn’t half-step his designs; he poured his soul into them because the Spirit was in him. You’ve got to approach your career with the same grit and grace.
First, seek wisdom.
Proverbs 8:12 says, “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.” Bezalel and Oholiab weren’t winging it—they were skilled, yes, but they were also Spirit-led. Ask God to guide your decisions, sharpen your instincts, and open doors. Your Entrepreneurial Drive isn’t reckless; it’s purposeful when it’s surrendered to Him.
Second, work with excellence.
These guys didn’t cut corners. Gold wasn’t swapped for brass; wood wasn’t left rough. They brought their A-game because they knew who they were serving. A FivestarMan doesn’t settle for mediocrity. Whether you’re running a business, teaching a class, or fixing a car, do it with precision and passion. That’s how you honor the Lord.
Third, see the bigger picture.
The Tabernacle wasn’t just a project—it was a place for God’s glory to dwell. Your work has ripple effects too. That deal you close feeds your family. That product you launch solves someone’s problem. That lesson you teach shapes a mind. Your career isn’t isolated; it’s part of God’s redemptive plan. When you grind as unto the Lord, you’re building more than a resume—you’re building His kingdom.
The FivestarMan Connection
At FivestarMan, we discuss five purposes defining authentic manhood: Adventurous Spirit, Entrepreneurial Drive, Gallant Relationships, Faithfilled Character, and Philanthropic in Cause. Bezalel and Oholiab embodied these in their work. Their Adventure was stepping into a God-sized task. Their Entrepreneurial Drive fueled their creativity and hustle. Their Gallant Relationships kept them locked on the mission. Their Faithfilled Character gave them God’s blueprint, not their own egos. And their passionate enthusiasm shone through every masterpiece they crafted. These weren’t soft men—they were warriors with tools, fighting to reflect God’s glory in their work.
You’re called to the same standard. Your career isn’t a sideline to your faith; it’s a battlefield where you prove who you are. The Entrepreneurial Drive pulsing through you isn’t random—it’s a divine spark. Fan it into a flame. Stop apologizing for your ambition and start aligning it with your calling. God didn’t anoint Bezalel and Oholiab to sit on their hands, and He’s not asking you to either.
Overcoming the Tension
Now, I get it. Navigating career and calling isn’t always clean-cut. You’ve got bills to pay, bosses to please, and deadlines to hit. Maybe you’re stuck in a job that feels miles from your purpose. Bezalel and Oholiab didn’t start with gold and silver—they started as slaves in Egypt. God took their raw potential and shaped it for His glory. He’s doing the same with you. Romans 8:28 promises, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Even the grind you hate today is a training ground for the calling He’s preparing you for tomorrow.
Pray for eyes to see it. Ask God to reveal how your current work—yes, even the mundane—fits into His plan. Then attack it with everything you’ve got. A FivestarMan doesn’t whine; he wins. He doesn’t coast; he creates. And he doesn’t separate his career from his calling—he fuses them into a life that roars with purpose.
A FivestarMan doesn’t whine; he wins.
Action Step: Take the 45-Day Challenge
Gentlemen, it’s time to stop talking and start walking. Bezalel and Oholiab didn’t theorize about their work—they got their hands dirty and built something eternal. You’ve got the same Spirit in you, the same Entrepreneurial Drive begging to be unleashed. So here’s your move: Head to FivestarMan.com and take the 45-Day Challenge. It’s a gut-check, a roadmap, and a battle plan to align your career with your calling. For 45 days, you’ll dig into the five purposes of authentic manhood, sharpen your focus, and step into the man God created you to be. Your work isn’t just a job—it’s a holy assignment. Accept the challenge, and let’s build something worthy of the Lord together.
Neil Kennedy is the founder of FivestarMan, a movement dedicated to resurrecting authentic manhood through purpose, integrity, and action.
